Ronan's Blood Vow — Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy

Bare knuckles brawler Ronan O'Neill makes a living with his fists as he wanders through the American frontier. But he dreams of a home, a place to call his own. A fight in a tiny Ozarks settlement brings more than he expected and he meets a widow, Jane, who offers to tend his hurts. Without Jane, he'll never survive but she draws upon all her skills as a healer and fey ways to keep him alive. As he burns with fever and dreams of survival, he's struck by one thought above all others â€" he's come to love this woman. As he heals, he realizes he might â€" after so long â€" find his way home if they can overcome a few obstacles along the way.